Restaurant Menu Uploader

A Node.js script for processing menu items and uploading them to the restaurant management API, with support for adding descriptions, allergens, and images.

Overview

This script takes a menu items array from a text file, enhances it with rich descriptions and allergen information, and uploads each item to the API. It provides functionality for batch uploads, individual item uploads, and generating curl commands for manual uploading.

Features

• Automatic Data Enhancement:

  • Adds detailed, appetizing descriptions for each dish
  • Assigns common allergens based on dish type and ingredients
  • Maps categories to API-compatible types
  • Associates correct image files based on item ID

• Flexible Upload Options:

  • Upload all menu items at once
  • Upload a specific item by ID
  • Generate curl commands for manual uploads

• Error Handling & Progress Tracking:

  • Checks for missing files and directories
  • Provides clear console output with progress indicators
  • Creates detailed logs and summaries

Prerequisites

Before running the script, you'll need:

1. Node.js v12 or higher installed
2. Required npm packages:
   • node-fetch (v2)
   • form-data
3. Your menu items data in a text file (paste.txt)
4. Food images named food1.png, food2.png, etc. corresponding to item IDs

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the script
2. Install dependencies:

npm install node-fetch@2 form-data

Note: We use node-fetch v2 as v3 requires ESM modules

3. Create an images directory and add your food images:

mkdir images
# Add your food1.png, food2.png, etc. to this directory

Usage

Basic Usage

Run the script without parameters to start the interactive mode:

node upload.js

Command Line Options

The script supports several command line options:

# Upload all menu items to the API
node upload.js --upload-all

# Upload a specific item by ID
node upload.js --item 5

# Generate curl commands for manual uploads
node upload.js --generate-curl

# Create the images directory if it doesn't exist
node upload.js --create-images-dir

# Show help information
node upload.js --help

Configuration

The script expects:

1. paste.txt containing your menu items array in the same directory
2. An images directory containing image files named food1.png, food2.png, etc.

Output Files

The script generates:

• enhancedMenuItems.json: The complete enhanced menu data
• curl-commands.sh: Shell script with curl commands for manual uploads (when using --generate-curl)

How It Works

1. The script reads the menu items from paste.txt
2. For each item, it:
   • Adds a detailed description based on item name and category
   • Assigns appropriate allergens based on item content
   • Maps the category to the API's required format
   • Associates the correct image filename
3. Uploads each item to the API with a small delay between requests
4. Provides a summary of successful and failed uploads

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

• Missing Images: Ensure all referenced image files exist in the images directory
• Authentication Errors: Check if the API token is valid and not expired
• Connection Issues: Verify your internet connection and API endpoint availability

Debug Tips

• Review enhancedMenuItems.json to ensure data is formatted correctly
• Try uploading a single item with --item <id> to isolate issues
• Use --generate-curl to create commands for manual testing

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• Created for the restaurant management system
• Descriptions and allergen information generated based on culinary expertise

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